AWANI Tonight: Reform: Eligibility for RON95 subsidy to consider many factors
The eligibility criteria for the RON95 fuel subsidy will consider household size, employment status, number of vehicles, basic living expenses, and the cost of living index.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
KPDN conducting review of E-Commerce legislation to update existing laws - Armizan
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is reviewing several acts involving e-commerce to update existing laws in line with the rapid development of the industry.
Thu Sep 26 2024
It's About YOUth: The home ownership dilemma
As property prices and the cost of living continue to surge, home ownership remains a pressing challenge. Muhammad Nazhan Kamaruzuki from Khazanah Research Institute and Marisa Hairi from IQI Realty Sdn Bhd break down key trends and hurdles young adults face to own a home.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM
Although price of sugar, oil, flour and cooking oil are among the cheapest, Malaysians still feel the strain, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Aug 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Helping young adults cope with rising costs of living in a dipping economy
Usage-based insurance (UBI) is effectively a more sophisticated option for car insurance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads
Rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates, leaving many without emergency funds.
Mon Jul 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation
Constrained business rents are vital to control the cost of doing business and the cost of living.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explained that the indicators or the index were calculated based on the various household expenses.
Tue Jul 02 2024
London jumps into top 10 in global ‘most expensive cities’ list
Here are the 2024 cost-of-living city rankings from Mercer.
Mon Jun 17 2024
KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying the basis of applications and appeals from various parties regarding improvements to the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS).
Wed Jun 12 2024
In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy
The two leaders battled over how to tackle cost-of-living crisis, growing waiting lists in public health service and reducing immigration.
Wed Jun 05 2024
The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents
Rising cost of living with stagnant wages and economic uncertainty in Malaysia, has significantly pressured parents in providing for family.
Thu May 02 2024
PM to delve into various issues, initiatives, in special TV interview at 9pm
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will also explain the government's steps in addressing the cost of living, including various subsidies provided.
Wed May 01 2024